Keurig K-Classic vs Nespresso Pixie
AheadNespresso Pixie is narrowly ahead, 6.2 to Keurig K-Classic's 5.9. It leads on drink quality and running cost per cup.
Keurig K-Classic costs $49.01 less.
Who each one suits
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Scores higher on capsule system & choice, machine value for money, maintenance & cleaning.
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
Scores higher on drink quality, running cost per cup, ease of use & speed.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Pixie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Quality | 18% | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Capsule System & Choice | 16% | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Running Cost Per Cup | 16% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of Use & Speed | 12% | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality & Reliability | 12% | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Waste & Disposal | 10% | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Machine Value for Money | 8% | 8.7 | 6.4 |
| Maintenance & Cleaning | 8% | 5.0 | 3.8 |
What each one costs
| Price | $99.99 | $149.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | $99.99 | $149.00 |
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig | One of the most compact full-aluminium Nespresso Original Line machines with a rapid 25-second heat-up and built-in used-capsule container. |
| Compared with | — | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Box price | — | 9 USD |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied | Nespresso Original Line capsules |
| Capsules per box | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | Aluminium |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Power | 1470 W | 1160 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| Take-back scheme | — | Nespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 9-11 |
| Warm-up time | — | 25 s |
| Water Tank | — | 0.7 L |
| Weight | — | 3 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +K-Cup is an open standard made by many brands, so the pod price is competitive rather than fixed
- +A reusable capsule is available, so loose coffee is an option
- +$99.99, well under the $154.99 median, with a one-year warranty
- +1470W with a 2-hour auto shut-off
- −No tank size, drink sizes or weight is published
- −One year of cover, where Nespresso's Creatista and Lattissima publish two
- −Descaling is required
- +19 bar, 25-second warm-up, 3kg, on a 0.7 litre tank
- +A 9 to 11 capsule used bin
- +$149, just under the median, and Original line so capsules are widely available
- +Nespresso capsules are 100% recyclable and a bag can be added to an order
- −Espresso and lungo only, with no milk system
- −$0.90 a capsule at $9 for 10
- −One-year warranty and descaling required
Every specification, side by side
| Keurig K-Classic | Nespresso Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| The maker | ||
| Brand founded | — | 1986 |
| Based in | — | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Price | ||
| Price | $99.99 | $149.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going | Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office |
| What sets it apart | K-Cup is an open standard many brands make, so the pod price is set by competition rather than by Keurig | One of the most compact full-aluminium Nespresso Original Line machines with a rapid 25-second heat-up and built-in used-capsule container. |
| Compared with | — | Nespresso Essenza Mini, De'Longhi Dedica, Keurig K-Slim |
| Specifications | ||
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Box price | — | 9 USD |
| Fits | K-Cup | — |
| Capsule Material | Plastic, a #5 plastic cup | Aluminium |
| Capsule System | K-Cup pods, Keurig's own standard, widely licensed and copied | Nespresso Original Line capsules |
| Capsules per box | — | 10 |
| Colour Options | Black, Rhubarb | Aluminium |
| Cost per capsule | 1.04 | 0.90 |
| Descaling Required | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions | — | 111 x 326 x 235 mm |
| Drink Sizes | — | Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml) |
| Milk Frother Type | None | None |
| Milk System | None | None |
| Power | 1470 W | 1160 W |
| Proprietary Capsules | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pump pressure | — | 19 bar |
| Take-back scheme | — | Nespresso mail-back: free recycling bags, returned at a UPS drop-off point or a Nespresso boutique |
| Reusable Capsule Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Third Party Capsules Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Used Capsule Bin Capacity | — | 9-11 |
| Warm-up time | — | 25 s |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Water Tank | — | 0.7 L |
| Weight | — | 3 kg |
Keurig K-Classic vs Nespresso Pixie: common questions
Which is better, Keurig K-Classic or Nespresso Pixie?
Nespresso Pixie scores 6.2 against 5.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Keurig K-Classic is still ahead on capsule system & choice.
Is Keurig K-Classic or Nespresso Pixie cheaper?
Keurig K-Classic starts at $99.99, and Nespresso Pixie at $149.00.
Who is Keurig K-Classic for?
A house where everyone drinks something different, on the cheapest pods going
Who is Nespresso Pixie for?
Espresso lovers wanting a compact, fast, no-fuss capsule machine for home or small office
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